Kirsty McGregor

As Founder of the CFN, Kirsty supports independent accountancy firms across the UK in delivering expert corporate finance services to small businesses. A chartered accountant and award-winning SME Corporate Financier, she is also a speaker, professional trainer and is regularly called upon to provide commentary on SME issues to the press and media.

Kirsty's articles follow our editorial policy, with every piece independently checked for accuracy before publication.

Professional experience

• Founder & Chairman, The Corporate Finance Network (2007 – Present)

• CPD Trainer (specialising in Corporate Finance for OMBs) (2004 – Present)

• CEO & Co-Founder, Real Surv (2012 – 2014)

• Head of Corporate Finance, Champion Chartered Accountants (2000 – 2003)

• Corporate Finance Manager, Rennie Evans Chartered Accountants (1999 – 2000)

• Corporate Finance Manager, Levy Gee Chartered Accountants (1997 – 1999)

Education

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales – BPP University (1992 – 1996)

• Foundation Degree in Accounting & Finance, Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University) (1991 – 1992)

Featured thought leadership

• Two-thirds of SMEs still don’t have a business plan – Accountancy Age

• Will your clients be affected by the election? – AccountingWEB

• How to beat the increases in interest rates – AccountingWEB

• The Pyramid of Advisory Services – AccountingWEB

• Managing clients through lockdown – AccountingWEB